THERE was an 18% rise in rubbish collection in the funding city for the New Year’s Eve party contrasted to in 2014, with 3.62 tonnes of rubbish accumulated from 3 significant areas adhering to the countdown parties, according to Alam Flora Sdn Bhd.
In a declaration, the firm kept in mind that the significant cleaning locations were Bukit Bintang, Dataran Merdeka, and the location of PETRONAS Twin Towers (KLCC).
The cleaning started at 10pm on Dec 31 and was finished by 8am on Jan 1.
Alam Flora president Shariman Yusuf Mohamed Zain reported that the biggest quantity of rubbish was accumulated from Dataran Merdeka.
“The rubbish collected at Dataran Merdeka amounted to 1.67 tonnes, followed by 1.02 tonnes gathered near KLCC and 0.93 tonnes from Bukit Bintang.
“To make certain smooth procedures, we mobilised 141 workers, consisting of administration team, pre-clearing groups, vehicle drivers, and basic staff at these vital areas,” said Shariman.
He added that three compactor vehicles were deployed for efficient rubbish collection and water jets were used to clean pavements, particularly in high-footfall areas such as Dataran Merdeka.
Additionally, 24 mobile rubbish bins with 660-litre capacities were strategically placed to support waste disposal efforts.
Shariman mentioned that this year’s rubbish collection was still manageable, especially at Dataran Merdeka.
“The group dimension at each area differed. Nevertheless, our group was prepared to take care of rubbish collection effectively, despite the dimension of the group,” he explained.
Alam Flora highlighted its commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic environment during any celebration in the city.
“The procedures mirror Alam Flora’s continuous commitment to ecological sustainability and city tidiness, lining up with the firm’s objective to boost area wellness and add to a greener future,” Shariman claimed.
